Sambucus Nigra F. Porphyrophylla 'Eva' (Pbr) (Black Elder...

Sambucus Nigra F. Porphyrophylla 'Eva' (Pbr) (Black Elder (Syn. Black Lace))

£11.99

Position: full sun or partial shade
Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil
Rate of Growth: average
Flowering period: June
Flowers: pale pink
Other features: almost black, dissected leaves and blackish red berries in autumn
Hardiness: fully hardy
This recent introduction has almost black, dissected foliage and from May to June pale pink, musk-scented blooms emerge from beautiful creamy-pink buds. It makes an excellent shrub for all styles of gardens and has the added bonus of having blackish-red berries in autumn which are not attractive to birds, but when ripe it can be used to make a wonderful wine. Garden care: To achieve the best foliage effect cut back to ground level each year in early spring and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.

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